The Children's Museum, Seattle

December 2010

Greetings!

December marks the return of our Festivals of Light exhibit and we hope you will join us each week as we explore a different cultural festival. This month we also have special Clifford Breakfast events, a visit from Santa and a Scholastic Book Fair! If you want to receive a reminder about events throughout the month, you can sign up for our weekly enewsletter.

Did you know. . .
. . . that on December 17th and 18th Santa is coming to the Museum (optional RSVP)?
. . . that the Museum is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair to benefit Page Ahead Children's Literacy?
. . . that you can give the gift of play to someone this holiday with a gift membership to the Museum?
. . . that tickets are on sale ($5) for our December Family Fun Night?
. . . that you can have Breakfast with Clifford at the Museum ($13)?
. . . that you can share this newsletter with friends by clicking here?
. . . that you can support the mission of the Museum with a year-end gift?
. . . that members get 10% off at our retail shop?

December 11
Breakfast with Clifford
Join Clifford for an early morning breakfast! Reservations required.

December 11 - 16
Page Ahead Book Drive
Join us for a Scholastic book fair to benefit Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program. For every book purchased Scholastic will donate one to Page Ahead for a child in need!

December 18
Breakfast with Clifford
Join Clifford for an early morning breakfast! Reservations required.

December 17 and 18
A Visit from Santa
Santa is coming!! See Santa and enjoy a special story time about the real St. Nicholas. You can RSVP to make sure you get a spot!

December 29
Family Time Capsules
Bring the WHOLE family! We are preserving memories this month as we help you create a Family Time Capsule to remember 2010 and celebrate the arrival of a new year. We'll also learn about New Year's Celebrations from around the world. RSVP required.

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The Children's Museum, Seattle is blessed with a rich heritage of community support. For over 31 years, the Museum has been a place where community members come together with families for the benefit of children. While located on the Seattle Center campus, the Museum is a separate 501c3 organization. The Museum's budget relies on approximately 40% in contributions that span from individual giving, grants and a wide variety of in-kind donations of supplies and services.

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Discussions with Donna Marie

During this holiday season, isn't it nice when you get a great tip on what someone special might enjoy? You find out that your niece is really into knitting or a cousin has just shown a new interest in painting. It's little tips and clues on what will make someone smile or add to their experience that help make our gifts that much more special.

Owl We are starting to provide such tips in a new way here at the Museum, we are calling them "Caregiver Tips". You will notice them wherever you see this cute little fellow.

Our experienced staff is providing age-appropriate suggestions to interact with your child inside an exhibit. They are simply ideas and suggestions for you as play with your child in the Museum. Of course, your child's growth and imagination is what will add the magic to the moment!

Speaking of magical moments, plan to join us on December 17^th and 18^th for a visit from St. Nicholas. We have worked diligently to provide a calm, fun time for you and your child with Santa. Children can play in the Museum while they wait for their turn. Each small group of children hear some favorite stories about St. Nicholas and as the story time ends with "T'was the Night Before Christmas" it will be time to see Santa!

From our Museum family to yours - may this season be filled with wonderful discoveries!

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